Leepa Valley
Valley in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Leepa Valley (Urdu: وادی لیپہ) is an arable valley situated in the Jehlum Valley of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. It is located approximately 110 kilometres (68 mi) from the capital city of Muzaffarabad.[1] The total area of Leepa is 9 km. The valley is divided into the Nowkot, Kasirkot, Dao Khan, Leepa, and Chananian sectors.[2] The most beautiful part of it is Dao Khan, and Nowkot. Some Major casts of Leepa is Malik, sayed, Awan, Chodary. The famous point of Leepa valley is Shamas bari view. There is one famous River, Qazi Nagh.
Leepa Valley
وادی لیپہ | |
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Paddy fields in Leepa, 2011 | |
 Leepa Valley Location within Azad Jammu and Kashmir  Leepa Valley Location within Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 34.3136°N 73.8981°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Adm. Unit | Azad Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Hattian Bala |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Urdu |
| • Local | Kashmiri, Pahari-Potwari, Hindko, Gojri |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (PKT) |
| Website | LeepaValley.com |
History
Leepa Valley was formerly part of Karnah tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir. The valley is now part of Jhelum Valley District in Azad Kashmir, controlled by Pakistan. It has been an area of strife among the two neighboring countries.[3][4][5]
Population
The population of Leepa Valley is about 80,000.
Geography
Leepa valley is situated 10,000 feet (3,000 m) above sea level. Snowfall occurs regularly throughout the year.[6][7]
Rice and apple fields can be found frequently in the whole valley. The Line of Control, which separates it from Jammu and Kashmir, India. Can be seen from anywhere while standing in the valley from east to west.[8]
Languages
The main language which is spoken in the valley is Kashmiri, followed by Pahari-Pothwari and Gojari.
See also
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